Hotel of the Month: Corinthia Brussels – Belle Époque, Bold Attitude

History gets a glamorous update on Rue Royale. Once the legendary Grand Hotel Astoria, the newly transformed Corinthia Brussels is a Belle Époque masterpiece reborn – luxurious, lively and full of personality.

Step inside and you’re instantly transported. A stained-glass skylight crowns the Palm Court, while sweeping staircases and rich interiors nod to the hotel’s regal past. The 126 rooms and suites – including five show-stopping signature suites – blend classic style with modern indulgence, from burnished gold accents to skyline terraces and private gyms.

But Corinthia Brussels isn’t just about sleeping beautifully, it’s about living deliciously too. Culinary powerhouses David Martin and Christophe Hardiquest bring the flavour with two wildly different but equally sensational restaurants. At Le Petit Bon Bon, expect elevated Belgian comfort food served with personality and flair. Over at Palais Royal, Martin takes you on a fine dining journey through French cuisine kissed with Japanese soul. Choose a tasting menu or go à la carte if you’re short on time.

Meanwhile Under The Stairs, the debut bar from cocktail queen Hannah Van Ongevalle, has become Brussels’ top spot for after-dark sipping. Her seasonal menu, smart, stylish and never ordinary, reinvents hotel bar classics.

Cocktail culture also gets the star treatment thanks to Hannah Van Ongevalle, Belgium’s mixology queen, whose first solo bar, Under The Stairs, opened this summer. Her ever-evolving menu – inventive, stylish and never ordinary – reinvents hotel bar classics. Little wonder the venue has already become the city’s most coveted address for a nightcap – or three.

For those craving calm, Corinthia’s expansive underground spa sanctuary is a serene escape with Sisley treatments, a steam room, sauna, experience showers and a tea lounge, with a gym led by a former British Army trainer.

Meanwhile, Coutume, the hotel’s curated concept store, champions the best in Belgian fashion, fragrance and design – all curated with flair.

Playful, polished and packed with personality, Corinthia Brussels is the kind of place you’ll never want to leave. Quite simply, the capital’s most fabulous address.